Summer Garden Class:
Jacobean Peacock

Live Online Class of 2× 2.5hr Sessions)

£

Teacher - Helen Stevens

Take a leap into the fantastical world of Jacobean embroidery with this colourful interpretation of a Peacock.

In this course over two classes, you will use vibrant coloured wools to create this typically Jacobean stylised characterisation of a Peacock. You will be introduced to the diverse vocabulary of Surface Stitches used in Jacobean embroidery including Stem Stitch, Split Stitch, Long and Short Shading, Battlement Couching, Closed Herringbone, Bullion Knots and more! By the end of the course, you will have become familiar with a variety of essential Crewelwork Stitches and techniques for colour blending and shading with wool.

aimed at:

BEGINNERS

This course is ideal for beginners to hand embroidery as well as those who have a little experience. It is an ideal way to gain a foundation in historic Crewelwork and the ability to execute a range of textured Surface Stitches. This course would also help experienced stitchers who perhaps have not tried the richness that  Jacobean embroidery offers to extend their creativity into a new area.

Details…

course at-a-glance:

HEADING ONE

Battlement Couching, Fly Stitch, Stem Stitch, French Knots, Split Stitch Padding, Padded Satin, Back Stitch and Bullion Knots

HEADING TWO

Long and Short, Chain Stitch, Ermine Stitch, Seeding, Closed Herringbone.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

18cm x 15cm

dates/times:

SCHEDULE
TIME TBC (UK)

Dates TBC

requirements:

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
(Supplied by Student)

Embroidery scissors, 10" Ring frame, Magnifier (optional), Thimbles (optional), notebook and pencil.

SPECIFIC MATERIALS
(Supplied by Teacher)

A full kit is included in the cost of the course

A full materials list will be provided upon enrolment

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Students are saying…

  • Excellent Artist and Teacher

    Kelley’s classes are the best. I’ve taken two classes from her over two years. Her demonstrations are clear and easy to follow. She has perfected her on-line teaching style. I’ve found her to be kind and patient and she frequently throws in a little example or historic fact to keep things interesting.  My fellow students have ranged from beginners to advanced stitchers and I believe everyone has been happy with the instructions we’ve received. 

    Sherry S

  • Wonderful Goldwork

    I took Kelleys Goldwork sampler course which covered all aspects of Goldwork and a few extras such as how to mount your work. A well designed course, very well delivered and a lot of fun. It has definitely improved my Goldwork skills! Kelley is enthusiastic and very helpful.

    Barbara

  • What a Brilliant Experience!

    I've just finished the class portion of Kelley's Goldwork Sampler and I'm really sad it's over. I have done a number of 2 day classes in this technique over the last few years, but I found working in this manner (Zoom classes at fortnightly intervals over nearly a year, with video clips of the techniques available through the portal) meant that if you found there was something that didn't make sense later, you could check back, or more importantly, ask a question at the next lesson. I've picked up on a lot of tiny things that have led to some very satisfying improvements in the quality of my work, learned some really useful techniques, and got links to sources of otherwise hard to find equipment. (Especially useful as I'm located down under in New Zealand.) Thank you Kelly for a wonderful experience - I had a blast!

    Betty S